Gameplay

Location

Assassin's Creed: Identity primarily takes place in Florence and Rome during the Renaissance. New locations, and items, can be unlocked by playing through the game. The database returns, offering entries on historic monuments, characters and events.

Missions

The missions in Identity center around the Crows gang and the First Civilization. Missions are short and varied, generated from sixteen different mission types. Players can choose to hire friends and other players to help complete objectives.

Customization

Identity allows players to train, develop and equip two different Assassins. Players can choose from four classes: Berserker, Shadow Blade, Trickster and Thief. Each class has its own strengths and weaknesses. Assassins can be customized with unique outfits and color variations. Using the forging system, players can create new items and use it to customize their Assassin.

Controls and graphics

Identity supports tap-to-move, dual virtual stick controls and gamepads. Running on the Unity engine, the game features custom-made HD textures, shaders and models, as based on the Assassin's Creed console games. It also includes a dynamic crowd system and lighting, as well as night, day and weather presets.

Combat

In order to effectively solve most enemies, the Kill Token can be gained by killing guards, which increases the meter by one bar; conversely, every injury in combat decreases the meter by one bar. Represented by a meter with three tiers. When the meter upon being completely filled, it grants Lo Sparviero the ability to execute the target.

Development

The game was soft-launched[1] on iPhone and iPad in Australia and New Zealand on September 30, 2014.[2] Ubisoft also claims that the game's visuals represent "a new milestone in mobile graphics". The game was made by the Unity game engine. It's need at least iOS version 7 to install it, and nothing older than a 3rd-generation iPad or iPhone 5 to play.[2]

Update 1.1.0, released on November 26, 2014, the game updated with new features: [3]

Achievements: Prove your skills by unlocking achievements in the game. Each achievement also provides you with a useful reward.

Challenges: Become a true Assassin by mastering even the toughest challenges for each mission.

Leap of Faith: The iconic move of any true Assassin is now finally available.

↑Facebook - @AssassinsCreedIdentity: "In case you missed yesterday's enigma, we can at last now confirm that Assassin's Creed Identity for Android will be unleashed in the Google Play Store on May 18th! We can also proudly say that the first iOS update will be available on the same date as well. The update will include the much anticipated Forli - A Crimson Sunset which will be a premium DLC available for both Android and iOS. So tell us Assassins, are you ready?"

↑Facebook - @AssassinsCreedIdentity: Here ye, Assassins! We're pleased to announce that Assassin's Creed - Identity is now available worldwide for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 again! Players with the device will need to update to Marshmallow (Android 6.0) and download the app on Google Play at http://ubi.li/5dey5.

↑Facebook - @AssassinsCreedIdentity: Assassins, prepare yourselves for new Assassin's Creed - The Movie swag! Come tomorrow, we'll be adding new game play events, weapons and armor from the Spanish Inquisition, as well as new relic chests for a chance at looting the Aguilar and other new outfits!

↑Facebook - @AssassinsCreedIdentity: As this year comes to a close, we'd like to say THANK YOU to South Africa and Middle East Assassins for voting Assassin's Creed - Identity your choice for iPad Game of the Year in 2016!!